Epsilon
- October 1, 2015
- Serellan LLC
Get on SteamIn "Epsilon," players lead a specialized unit fighting Eastern European militias involved in human trafficking. This near-future tactical shooter combines stealth and action, requiring strategic pre-planning and squad management for successful missions. Intense combat operations and high stakes make Epsilon an engaging and immersive experience.
Reviews
- Epsilon has a solid foundation with unique mechanics reminiscent of classic tactical shooters like Rainbow Six, offering features such as planning phases and squad commands.
- The development team is actively engaging with the community, taking feedback seriously and implementing updates to improve the game despite its early access status.
- The game runs well on lower-end systems and has decent graphics, showing promise for future content and improvements.
- The game is currently in a very unfinished state, with many bugs, poor AI behavior, and basic gameplay that feels lacking compared to fully developed titles.
- There are concerns about the game's future, as development appears to be stalled, leading to skepticism about whether it will receive the necessary updates and content to succeed.
- Many players feel misled by the developers due to past failures with Takedown, leading to a lack of trust in the current project and its potential for improvement.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is viewed as a secondary feature, with players expressing that while it is nice, it is not a primary focus. However, there is potential for an interesting narrative evolution that could enhance the tactical gameplay experience. Overall, the emphasis remains on the mechanics and tactical elements rather than a deep storyline.
“I think that the story element they want to evolve is going to be really interesting and is something that a lot of games don't really tackle.”
“The game feels tactical and intense, and the randomization of enemy locations makes it even more challenging. I like that the enemies can surrender and be secured.”
“Epsilon features a few of the game mechanics that made the old Tom Clancy games great, such as being able to pre-plan your mission and using tools like the fiber optic camera to scout.”
“Story isn't something I expect to get from this game; I really wouldn't care if it is there or not.”
“I think that the story element that they want to evolve is going to be really interesting and is something that a lot of games don't really tackle.”
“I just did a whole mission only killing 2 tangos myself, with ordering my team to do the rest, and they followed my plan.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is currently described as a bare-bones prototype with basic mechanics and several bugs, leading to a lack of polish and depth. While it incorporates some enjoyable tactical elements reminiscent of classic Tom Clancy games, such as mission pre-planning and stealth mechanics, players recommend waiting for improvements before purchasing, as the potential for engaging gameplay exists but is not fully realized yet.
“I think the focus should lie in getting some really good mechanics down and working on fun PvE levels.”
“The sniper and the planning phase mechanics are really fun!”
“A very, very bare-bones prototype of a first-person shooter, with decent graphics, but with extremely basic gameplay, bugs, and awful sound.”
“In short, this could be a game with a lot of playtime value if the mechanics are cleaned up as soon as possible.”
“Epsilon for what it is worth at the moment is not bad, but you may want to hold off buying the game until some of the bugs and gameplay features are ironed out.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 4 with a polished and visually appealing style reminiscent of Borderlands. However, some users note that the overall experience is hindered by basic gameplay and technical issues.
“It works really well with the new Unreal Engine 4 graphics, which look great, as always.”
“Overall: good replay value, nice graphics, plenty challenging.”
“(extremely cool graphics, by the way, really polished)”
“A very bare-bones prototype of a first-person shooter, with decent graphics, but with extremely basic gameplay, bugs, and awful sound.”
“Graphics are almost Borderlands in style.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay, and the AI performance fluctuating dramatically between being overly competent and completely unresponsive.
“As it stands, the game is buggy, and the AI is either too good or in a downright vegetative state.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely impacted my enjoyment.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replay value, enhanced by appealing graphics and a challenging gameplay experience that encourages players to return for more.
“Overall, the game has great replay value with nice graphics and plenty of challenges.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it hard to put down.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its intriguing presentation and contributes significantly to the overall atmosphere of the universe.
“The presentation, music, and universe are very interesting.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has not been directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics rather than financial elements. Therefore, no specific insights on monetization can be drawn from this review.
